Attica mayor defends police chief hire, says he was unaware of arrest record

12:00 PM,
May 11, 2013

Attica Police Chief Robert Cole

Written by

Mikel Livingston
and Justin L. Mack

Newly installed Attica Police Chief Robert Cole was arrested twice in 2007 for incidents involving alcohol - including a May 19 incident in which he operated his police cruiser while intoxicated.

But Mayor Bob Shepard, who said he was unaware of those arrests during the search process, said he stands behind his choice to lead the department. Cole is the third chief since 2010.

"As far as Chief Cole, I have no different opinion now as when I hired him," Shepard said. "As far as any personal info, that's not something I'm going to talk about in the public. He's still our chief. I think he's a good ...